Welcome to the Betzenberg

Carmen Annou-Adelmann, hotel manager

Email: info@hotel-kaiserslautern.de

At 84 meters, it is one of the city's most striking landmarks. From the Panorama Restaurant on the 21st floor, which is open daily from 5:30 p.m., you have a magnificent view of the city and the Palatinate Forest.

The history of Kaiserslautern spans more than 1,300 years. The Pfalzgrafensaal (Palatinate Hall) in the former Casimir Castle is used by the city for official receptions and events. Preserved walls, stone blocks, and foundation walls, as well as reconstructed and supplemented parts of the building, offer a glimpse into the past. History comes alive during guided tours of the castle grounds and underground passages.

An imposing sandstone building framed by two masks made of Carrara marble. The front mask depicts the African king, while the rear mask depicts the fallen angel.

Built between 1843 and 1846 in the Renaissance style, modeled on the Palazzo Medici in Florence, it served as a market hall. Today, concerts and large social events are held in the ballroom.

Considered the most important late Gothic hall church in southwestern Germany. Construction of the choir began in the second half of the 13th century, while the nave was built in the 14th century. The carillon plays daily at: 9:31 a.m., 11:01 a.m., 12:31 p.m., 3:01 p.m., 4:31 p.m., 6:31 p.m., and 8:01 p.m. (subject to change).

The Japanese Garden is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Carefully selected plants, ponds, waterfalls, fish, lanterns, and stone arrangements conjure up a Far Eastern atmosphere in which body and soul can find peace. The Japanese Garden is open daily (except Mondays) from April to October.

Held every year from April to October on the 22-hectare site. Changing indoor flower shows, various themed gardens, one of Europe's largest dinosaur exhibitions, exhibitions, and an extensive cultural program make a visit to the park a pleasure. From the Kaiserberg, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city; Neumühlenpark attracts young visitors in particular with leisure facilities such as a skate park, beach volleyball court, water playground, and adventure golf course.

It towers high above the city. Originally called “Betzenberg Stadium,” it was named after the hill on which it stands. The stadium, which can accommodate nearly 50,000 fans, is the home of 1. FC Kaiserslautern and is one of the most beautiful and atmospheric soccer arenas in Germany. Tours are available as part of guided tours.

The 25-hectare wildlife park with its 120-year-old trees is home to animals that live in the wild in our region or were once native to it, such as roe deer, aurochs, wild horses, red deer, mouflons, wild boars, and lynxes. Open daily. Admission is free.

If you want to get an overview of the city, you can climb the Humberg Tower, located on the southern outskirts. A spiral staircase leads to the viewing platform of the tower, which was built in 1899/1900.

Currently, the zoo, located in the Siegelbach district, is home to around 631 animals from more than 110 species on an area of approximately 7 hectares. A playground for young visitors with a nature trail and guided tours round off the visit.